Tag: Autosomal Genetic Disorder

mptoms. Cystic Fibrosis: An Autosomal Recessive Disorder Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a well-known autosomal recessive disorder that primarily impacts the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which is essential for producing a protein that regulates salt and water transport in cells. When both copies of the CFTR…

Autosomal genetic disorders stem from mutations in the non-sex chromosomes, affecting both males and females equally. These disorders can be classified into two categories: dominant and recessive. In dominant disorders, only one mutated gene from a parent can cause the condition, while recessive disorders require two mutated copies, one inherited from each parent. This article…